Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

AKEEYO Debuts 80g 711Air Ride Camera at Global Sources Hong Kong

Shenzhen – October 05, 2026 -- AKEEYO will unveil its new 711Air ride camera, an 80-gram helmet-mounted dash cam, at the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows running October 11-14, 2026, at AsiaWorld-Expo.

AKEEYO targets two-wheel riders with ultra-light helmet camera

The 711Air weighs just 80 grams and is designed to be barely noticeable when worn with a helmet. Its 1800mAh battery delivers 8-10 hours of continuous recording, while an always-on-view mode extends passive monitoring up to 36 hours. A one-touch control starts recording instantly, with motor-based haptic feedback confirming power and recording status without requiring riders to look at the device.

CAMINUS to Manufacture Amprius Silicon-Anode Cells in Indianapolis

Indianapolis – October 05, 2026 -- CAMINUS, formerly EnPower, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) to produce Amprius-designed silicon-anode pouch cells at its Indianapolis facility, adding domestic capacity for the aviation, defense, and uncrewed systems markets. Qualification builds are already underway, with volume production scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

Agreement covers full production chain from partial assembly to finished cells

The deal spans the entire cell production process, from partial assembly of Amprius-supplied components to full cell manufacturing. This staged structure allows different cell formats to be produced according to their volume needs and qualification status, supporting Amprius's contract manufacturing strategy of expanding capacity with minimal capital investment.

Women in HVACR Honors Industry Leaders at Indianapolis Conference

Indianapolis – October 05, 2026 -- Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit representing 1,200 members in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, concluded its three-day annual conference Sept. 27-29 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, recognizing seven industry leaders with Pillar and Leadership Awards.

Three Pillar Awards go to mentorship, education and networking leaders

Lori Tschohl, owner of Eagle Pipe Heating & Air and a past WHVACR president with more than 35 years of business leadership experience, received the Mentor Pillar Award. Crystal Naegle, HVAC assistant coordinator for UA Local 525 and a decade-plus instructor at the College of Southern Nevada who has overseen 13 academic programs, won the Education Pillar Award. Becky Hoelscher, senior account manager at Arkema with nearly 20 years in procurement, sales and marketing, received the Network Pillar Award.

METLEN Signs Second Gallium Supply Deal With Japanese Chemical Firm

Athens, Greece – October 05, 2026 -- METLEN has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company covering up to 16% of its total annual gallium production, marking the second such supply deal announced for output from its Greek production facility, currently under construction.

Second deal pushes METLEN toward full sellout of 50MT annual gallium capacity

The agreement is the second strategic gallium supply arrangement disclosed by METLEN, reinforcing international demand for a non-Chinese source of the critical raw material. Commercial terms were not disclosed. With this new contract, METLEN says it is almost certain that its entire planned production of 50 metric tons per annum will be sold out months before commercial production begins in the third quarter of 2027.

Heartwood's Norlee Group Buys NC Electrical Contractor IEM Electric

Norwalk, Conn. – October 05, 2026 -- Norlee Group has acquired IEM Electric, Inc., an industrial electrical contractor based in Hickory, North Carolina, in a deal finalized September 30, 2026. The transaction marks the eighth add-on acquisition for Norlee Group since Heartwood Partners' investment, extending the platform's footprint into North Carolina.

Deal expands Norlee Group's industrial controls and automation capabilities across the Southeast

Founded in 1993 by Paul Brooks Jr., IEM Electric provides controls, automation, and maintenance services to customers in food processing, chemical, automotive, steel, cable, material handling, and pharmaceutical industries. The acquisition brings this client base and technical team under the Norlee Group umbrella.

Solidion Holds Firm on Flux Power Bid After Board Rejection

Dallas – October 05, 2026 -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) has refused to raise its acquisition offer for Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), calling the bid "best and final" after Flux's board rejected the proposal as undervaluing the company.

Solidion rejects board's undervaluation claim

Jaymes Winters, Chairman and CEO of Solidion Technology, said the company strongly disagrees with Flux Power's assertion that the offer undervalues the battery maker, stating the bid already reflects the capital and execution needed to stabilize the business. Winters added that Solidion has no intention of increasing the offer and will continue pursuing other acquisition targets in parallel.

EU Commission Reiterates Concerns Over UPM-Sappi Paper JV

Helsinki – October 05, 2026 -- UPM-Kymmene Corporation and Sappi have received a Letter of Facts from the European Commission restating serious concerns about their proposed graphic paper Joint Venture, the companies disclosed as inside information on October 5, 2026.

Commission maintains objections despite ongoing talks

UPM and Sappi are analyzing the Letter of Facts and preparing a formal response. UPM said it disagrees with the Commission's preliminary assessment and will continue engaging with the review process, while planning to submit remedy proposals that fall short of divestments, citing the transaction's underlying rationale.

Riyadh to Host Future Minerals Forum 2027 as Deals Top $75.2B

Riyadh – October 05, 2026 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has confirmed the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will run from 12–14 January 2027 in Riyadh under the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply."

Fifth edition drew 21,500 participants and $26.7 billion in deals

The January 2026 edition attracted government representatives from 91 countries and more than 64 governmental and non-governmental organizations, alongside 21,500 participants from 175 countries. That edition produced 132 agreements and MoUs valued at more than USD26.7 billion (SAR100 billion). Across five editions, FMF has now generated 398 agreements and MoUs worth over USD75.2 billion (SAR282 billion).

Alfa Laval to Fully Integrate Desmet by July 2027

Lund, Sweden – October 05, 2026 -- Alfa Laval has initiated full integration of Desmet, the process engineering specialist it acquired in 2022, with completion targeted for July 2027.

Alfa Laval merges Desmet into its Food & Pharma Division after four years as a standalone unit

Desmet, including its RoseDowns and Stolz brands, has operated separately since Alfa Laval's 2022 acquisition. The company will now be absorbed into Alfa Laval's Business Unit Process Engineering Solutions, with the Desmet name retained as a product and process technology brand rather than a standalone entity.

E&R Engineering Opens Malaysia Plant to Meet Chip Packaging Demand

Kaohsiung – October 05, 2026 -- E&R Engineering Corp. (TWSE: 8027) will open its new Malaysian subsidiary, E&R Semiconductor (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., on October 13 in the Melaka Free Trade Zone, adding dedicated Southeast Asian capacity for its packaging materials business.

Melaka facility targets early 2027 mass production of carrier tapes

The plant, located in Phase III of the Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone, is currently running sample testing and qualification, with mass production of Embossed Carrier Tapes and Cover Tapes scheduled to start early next year. E&R said the site will create 50 local jobs and serve as a regional hub for semiconductor and OSAT customers.